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Airfares from $87 One Way, $161 Round Trip from San Francisco to New York

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Route Information for Flights from San Francisco to New York

Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Destination Airport IATA Code
NYC
Distance
2580 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines, Icelandair, Fiji Airways, Delta Air Lines, Air Serbia, Gol, El Al, Qantas, Iberia, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, Gulf Air, American Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Europa, Air France, Kenya Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Etihad Airways, JetBlue, LATAM Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, ITA Airways, TAP Air Portugal, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways
Earliest Flight Arrival
6:43PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
11:29AM UTC

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Flights from San Francisco to New York depart from San Francisco International Airport, located thirteen miles south of San Francisco in San Mateo County. Boasting the largest international terminal in North America, San Francisco International is a hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. To get to the airport, passengers on flights from San Francisco to New York can take the BART train or SamTrans buses from the city and its surrounding areas. In the event of delayed San Francisco to New York flights, travelers can enjoy the free Wi-Fi, aviation library and museum and rotating art exhibits. Travelers who want to freshen up before boarding San Francisco to New York flights can take advantage of the airport's public showers.

San Francisco to New York flights land at either John F. Kennedy International Airport or LaGuardia International Airport. Although both airports are located in Queens, LaGuardia is substantially closer to Manhattan and thus more popular due to its proximity. Both airports serve as hubs for Delta Airlines. Similarly, JFK is the most popular international passenger gateway into the United States and a hub for American Airlines. Rental cars and taxis are available from both locations, but for those unaccustomed to New York driving, public transportation is a low-stress alternative. New York boasts one of the world's largest public transportation networks, including a subway, aerial tramway and public buses.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Francisco to New York?
Get set to click “book” because there are 5 airlines that run nonstop services between San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) and JFK Airport. Head to New York in comfort with one of these quality carriers:

  • Delta
  • JetBlue
  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the shortest flight from San Francisco to New York?
The shortest flight time from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 6 hours, which gives you more than enough time to enjoy a beverage or get absorbed in a good book.
What airlines fly from San Francisco to New York most frequently?
Below are the airlines with frequent services between SFO to JFK Airport. No matter what you’re looking for in a carrier, there’s sure to be one that suits your plans among these: Delta - (DL) with 147 flights every month JetBlue - (B6) with 112 flights every month American Airlines - (AA) with 78 flights every month United Airlines - (UA) with 60 flights every month
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.